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G20 should keep eye on J&K: Cong says govt projects 'all well in Kashmir'

Opposition Congress and PDP on Monday said the government wanted to falsely project normalcy in Jammu and Kashmir by holding a G20 event while there was an "emergency-like situation" in the Union Territory. "The G20 countries should also internally keep an eye on the situation in Jammu and Kashmir. The democracy has been wiped out here, there is an emergency-like situation created by the BJP," Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) president Vikar Rasool Wani told reporters at a party function here. He said the government has destroyed the roads in the city and now is putting up hoardings to impress the G20 delegates. "They are showing the roads to the G20, roads have been destroyed, now only pictures are being put upthe G20 should also know about the internal situation in J-K, the lack of democracy, the absence of an (elected) assembly, snatching of the statehood and the division of the state, Wani said. Wani claimed that he was denied permission to hold public rallies in the Valley but

Increasing global pushback against women rights alarming: Official

The increasing global pushback against rights of women and girls and their declining security and safety continue to be alarming, a senior official said on Monday. Addressing a pre-event conference ahead of the G20 third Development Working Group meeting in Goa, Nagaraj Naidu Kakanur, Joint Secretary (G20), Union Ministry of External Affairs, said it is 2023 and if someone says it may take another 286 years to achieve gender equality, then it only represents "our collective failure" in addressing this issue. He said women and girls represent half of the world's population and, therefore, also half of its potential. In today's exceptionally challenging context, gender equality and women's empowerment are key to achieving the vision of "leave no one behind, he said. The increasing global pushback against the rights of women and girls and the declining security and safety for women and girls continue to be alarming, Kakanur said in his address. He said all men and boys are key partne

RBI launches G20 TechSprint competition to improve cross-border payments

RBI in a statement said it along with BIS would invite global innovators to help develop innovative technology solutions for cross-border payments

India, China proposes roadmap for carbon transition instead of deadline

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India, backed by China, is trying to build a consensus within the G20 group to let countries choose a roadmap to cut carbon emissions instead of setting a deadline to end the use of fossil fuels, three Indian government officials said.

Edu min aims to provide skill training to 50% school students by 2030

The Ministry of Education aims to ensure that at least 50 per cent of school students get training in various skills by 2030 and G20 deliberations will help prepare a framework for formalising skilling in mainstream education, an official said on Friday. According to School Education Secretary Sanjay Kumar, deliberations at the third G20 Education Working Group meeting focused on formalising skill education in schooling system, foundation literacy and numeracy, tech-enabled learning, future of work and research collaborations. The meeting concluded here on Friday. "We aim that by 2030, at least 50 per cent of school students will be receiving skill education. During the meetings we deliberated how skilling can be formalised in school education. The new education policy also recommended that skill education be introduced in schools from class 6," Kumar told a press conference. A conference on deep technology and transforming logistics for coastal economies, a workshop on the future

G20 India to ensure largest-ever youth participation in Y20 summits: Thakur

Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Thakur on Friday asserted that India will eventually ensure the largest-ever youth participation in the history of Y20 summits, which, he hoped, will bring forth more innovative ideas to solve some of the most difficult issues being faced by the world. Speaking to the 100-odd youth delegates from 30 countries on the concluding day of the Y20 Pre-Summit here, Thakur added that the event taking place in India as part of the country's G20 presidency this year, will "exemplify youth-centric efforts and showcase progressive policy measures ideated by the youth and for the youth across the globe." India has been given the presidency of the G20 group of nations this year, with the country set to host the Leaders' Summit in September. The Y20 deliberations and negotiations among the 100-odd youth here will form the basis of the Y20 Summit to be held in Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) in August and the key takeaways from there will be put before th

G20 presidency came at a time when polarization is 'very strong', says EAM

"The underlying theme of our presidency is Vasudaiva Kutumbakum, which means the world is a family. And again, we have sought to translate this into practical action," he added

NSDC displays transformative skill development at G20 exhibition in Odisha

Transformative initiatives in skill development, higher education and international employment opportunities are the focus of the National Skill Development Corporation's stall at the "Future of Work" exhibition here ahead of the third G20 Education Working Group meeting. The design of the stall, themed "Future of Us", has been conceptualised to cater to target audiences from diverse backgrounds and age groups, presenting the benefits of the National Skill Development Corporation's (NSDC) initiatives through a human narrative. "India's youth need to be prepared for the future of work as technologies disrupt the labour market. Mobile technology, global connectivity and the Internet offer us a chance to consider global needs. It is essential that we work together to make this opportunity a reality for India's youth," NSDC CEO Ved Mani Tiwari said. "The 'Future of Us' stall at the G20 'Future of Work' exhibition aims to showcase the significant strides the NSDC has made in preparing ..

India amplifying voice, concerns of Global South, says Ruchira Kamboj

India, during its G-20 Presidency, is amplifying the voice and concerns of the Global South and developing countries, the country's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ruchira Kamboj said.Speaking at ECOSOC Forum on Financing for Development 2023 on Thursday (local time), Kamboj said, "The Voice of the Global South Summit held in January 2023, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, was attended by 125 countries, including 18 at Heads of State/Government level and others at the Ministerial level."Furthermore, Kamboj said, during India's ongoing Presidency, participation from Africa is the highest ever, which includes South Africa (G20 Member), Mauritius, Egypt, Nigeria, AU Chair - Comoros, and the African Union Development Agency-New Partnership for Africa's Development (AUDA-NEPAD)".India's G20 Presidency reached its 100th event on 17 April with the Meeting of the Agricultural Chief Scientists in Varanasi. "Following the spirit of 'One Earth One Family One Future', India

G20 RIIG Conference for Energy Transition concludes in Dharamshala

The G20 Research and Innovation Initiative Gathering (RIIG) Conference on Eco-Innovations for Energy Transition concluded in Dharamshala on Wednesday with a call to prioritise shifting away from fossil fuel consumption. Twenty-nine foreign delegates and 30 Indian experts and invitees from various scientific departments and organisations of the government of India participated in the conference. Secretary, Department of Science and Technology (DST), Dr Srivari Chandrasekhar, who chaired the meeting, gave the call for shifting away from fossil fuels. "We are at a pivotal moment in our existence and must prioritize transitioning away from fossil fuel consumption as the potential for harnessing renewable energies is enough to meet our requirements. But capturing, converting and storing them on a large scale requires a monumental effort which can be accomplished by working together," he said, addressing the delegates. RIIG is a new initiative of the G20 Forum which began during the ...

People-centric health innovations in focus at G-20 meeting in Panaji

The third day of the Health Working Group meeting on Wednesday under India's G20 Presidency witnessed engaging technical sessions on digital health innovations with a people-centric approach, and the issue of digital divide among others. In line with the "Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam" or "One Earth, One Family, One Future," theme of India G20 Presidency, the discussions emphasised the country's commitment to "healthcare for all" through vibrant global and local collaborations. Three panel discussions were held on the issue with the first focusing on "Innovations in Healthcare - Health service delivery aided by Technology Interventions", a health ministry statement said. The session saw health experts pushing for a lifecycle-care framework where open-source software can enable data innovations, it said. Suggestions such forming a central organisation/coalition in the world to guide national governments, along with regional implementation hubs, paradigm shift towards artificial general ...

India's focus on digital health can serve as model for others: UN official

With India assuming the G20 presidency, the country's focus on digital health can serve as a model for other countries to replicate or initiate similar programmes which can accelerate their own digital health initiatives and improve health outcomes for their populations, a senior United Nations official said on Wednesday. Dr Karin Kllander, senior health adviser and chief of the Digital Health and Information Systems Unit in UNICEF Health Programme, said some potential strategies for replicating India's digital health interventions in other countries include developing a comprehensive digital health strategy, building a supportive regulatory environment and fostering public-private partnerships. She was speaking at the second G20 health working group meeting here. "India's success in digital health can be attributed to a well-defined digital health strategy that aligns with the country's health priorities. Other countries can replicate this approach by developing their own ...

Ahead of G20 summit, PWD busy desilting drains in Delhi: Officials

Ahead of the G20 summit scheduled to be held in September, the Delhi public works department (PWD) has got down to ensure the desilting of the city's major drains to check waterlogging during monsoon, officials said on Tuesday. The PWD has begun the work of desilting the drains. The deadline is May 31 for the first phase of desilting, a senior PWD official said. "Since the G20 summit is going to be held in the city, various zones have been asked to carry out this work," he added. The PWD zones have also been directed to ensure that the debris is picked up and disposed of immediately and not dumped on the pavements, the officer said. Lieutenant Governor (LG) V K Saxena, who is actively ensuring the city's preparedness ahead of the G20 summit, had earlier directed officials to ensure that there is no waterlogging during the upcoming monsoon season when certain events related to the summit are scheduled to be held. A large number of delegates are expected to arrive in the national ..

G20 Health Working Group meet draws attention with Co-WIN, e-Sanjeevani

An exhibition showcasing India's digital health initiatives such as COVID-19 vaccination portal Co-WIN and tele-consultation platform e-Sanjeevani has been drawing a lot of attention, particularly from foreign delegates, at the second G20 Health Working Group meeting here. India highlighted its priorities and contributions to global health preparedness at the meeting, which began here on Monday. As part of the meeting, a stall showcasing India's national COVID-19 vaccination programme and Co-WIN portal that enabled delivery of more than 220 crore vaccine doses has been set up. The Co-WIN platform has been made available as a "digital public good for all the nations globally. It is scalable, inclusive and open platform that serves the entire public health system of nation. The ICMR's mBSL-3, which is the first biosafety level-3 containment mobile laboratory of South Asia, has been stationed at the parking and drew a large number of delegates. The mobile laboratory was set up in ...

Third G20 Education Working Group meeting in Bhubaneswar on April 27-29

Foundation literacy and numeracy, tech-enabled learning, future of work and research collaboration are among the priority areas for deliberations during the third G20 Education Working Group meeting in Bhubaneswar later this month, according to officials. Delegates from G20 countries will attend various sessions as part of the meeting from April 27 to 29. Education Secretary Sanjay Murthy and Skill Education Secretary Atul Kumar addressed a press conference to share details of the meeting. "The Education Working Group meeting will be held on April 27-28. Thereafter, there would be official-level deliberations on the four identified priority areas -- foundational literacy and numeracy, tech-enabled learning, future of work and research collaboration. The delegates will also visit Konark on April 28," Murthy told reporters. A conference on "deep tech" and "transforming logistics for coastal economies", a workshop on future of work and skill architecture, a seminar on building capacit

Union minister V K Singh inaugurates G20 meeting of agri chief scientists

Union minister V K Singh on Monday inaugurated the G20 Meeting of Agricultural Chief Scientists (MACS) here. MACS is the 100th G20 meeting during India's G20 presidency. The minister of state for civil aviation, road transport and highways said India's G20 presidency theme 'One Earth, One Family, One Future' signifies collective efforts for achieving SDGs and the theme of MACS, "sustainable agriculture and food system for healthy people and plant", resonates the emphasis put forth in the theme. Singh said that bio-fortified crop varieties are the quicker solution to improve health and address nutrition issues of women and children. He emphasised that the pan-India presence of ICAR institutes and KVKs with domain expertise for crops, horticulture, livestock, fisheries, soil and water expertise/ farm machineries, and farmers outreach is being utilised to provide ICT interface with plants, animals, man and machine. Singh urged that the G-20 countries should look into diverse areas of

India holds 100th G20 meeting under its presidency of bloc, says MEA

India celebrated a key milestone in its G20 presidency on Monday with the hosting of the 100th meeting of the grouping, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said. The Meeting of Agricultural Chief Scientists (MACS) in Varanasi is the 100th meeting of the grouping under India's presidency that began on December 1 last year. The second Health Working Group in Goa, the 2nd Digital Economy Working Group in Hyderabad and the Space Economy Leaders' Precursor Meeting in Shillong are also being held on Monday, according to the MEA. India's G20 presidency will continue till November 30. The Group of Twenty (G20) comprises 19 countries (Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Trkiye, United Kingdom, and United States) and the European Union. The G20 members represent around 85 per cent of the global GDP, over 75 per cent of the global trade, and about two-thirds of the worl

India received 1.4 million medical tourists in last one year, says minister

Bhushan also urged G20 members to integrate health initiatives across multilateral forums like G7 and the World Bank, thereby, creating an agile global health architecture

G20 meet in Goa to focus on health emergencies, prevention, preparedness

The second meeting of the G20 health working group (HWG) in Goa beginning on Monday will leverage the advocacy power of the forum for consolidation of all the existing initiatives in health emergencies, prevention and preparedness, an official said. There will also be focus on the response arena to plug critical gaps in global health architecture, he said. Apart from India, delegates from 19 G20 member states, 10 countries and 22 international organisations will be participating in the second HWG meeting, Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare's Additional Secretary Lav Agarwal said at a press conference here on Sunday. He said health priorities were introduced in the first HWG meeting held in Thiruvananthapuram in January. The group in principle agreed for three proposed priorities, including mapping ongoing initiatives in health emergencies, prevention, preparedness and response and promoted convergence in global health architecture, he said. The HWG has also proposed ...

A G20 opportunity for millets

While the requirements for plant-based food, feed, fuel, and fibre are growing rapidly, the farm sector's capacity to satisfy these needs is getting constrained